Journey To You
Hosted by Deena West Registered Psychologist
Psychologist, MC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Medicine Hat, AB T1A
Lego Club - Edmonton
About the Program LEGO® Therapy Social Skills Group is a 6-week, evidence-based, group therapy program that is highly structured and designed to aid, teach, and promote social communication. The sessions are focused on resolving difficulties, improving communication, engaging with other ...
Hosted by Amy Paris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T6C
About the Program LEGO® Therapy Social Skills Group is a 6-week, evidence-based, group therapy program that is highly structured and designed to aid, teach, and promote social communication. The sessions are focused on resolving difficulties, improving communication, engaging with other ...
Teen Anxiety Group
Anxiety is a real challenge many teens experience. This is a skills based group for youth (13-17) to learn new ways to cope with, and challenge anxiety to become more confident to handle life's challenges! It is a structured, 8 ...
Hosted by Austin Counselling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Airdrie, AB T4B
Anxiety is a real challenge many teens experience. This is a skills based group for youth (13-17) to learn new ways to cope with, and challenge anxiety to become more confident to handle life's challenges! It is a structured, 8 ...
Process Group For Therapists
This group focuses on bringing together people who work in the field of mental health to create an opportunity to learn and grow both personally and professionally in a group therapy setting. Registration now open! Please contact me if you're ...
Hosted by Ashleigh Mutcher
Psychologist, MEd, RPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Calgary, AB T2X
This group focuses on bringing together people who work in the field of mental health to create an opportunity to learn and grow both personally and professionally in a group therapy setting. Registration now open! Please contact me if you're ...
Anxiety
Providing psycho-educational support with tools and daily habits as well as creating community support and emotional connection. Currently online, with in person beginning in February 2022. If you are interested please be in touch for further details on when they ...
Hosted by Mikylah Doane
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MSc, PRPSYC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sylvan Lake, AB T4S
Providing psycho-educational support with tools and daily habits as well as creating community support and emotional connection. Currently online, with in person beginning in February 2022. If you are interested please be in touch for further details on when they ...
Sensorimotor Arousal Regulation Group for Parents
Supportive Educational Peer Coaching Group as part of the SMART Model therapy services.
Hosted by Dr. Nicole at Consilience Counselling
PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Canmore, AB T1W
Supportive Educational Peer Coaching Group as part of the SMART Model therapy services.
Art Therapy Group for Grieving Teens (Calgary)
An in-person (Calgary) group for teens (ages 13-18) who are grieving a death loss. This is a therapy group that aims to facilitate healing for teens struggling with their grief from a death. Start Date October 1st, 2024 - November ...
Hosted by Lark and Raven Wellness
Psychologist, RPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Calgary, AB T2G
An in-person (Calgary) group for teens (ages 13-18) who are grieving a death loss. This is a therapy group that aims to facilitate healing for teens struggling with their grief from a death. Start Date October 1st, 2024 - November ...
Overcoming Narcissistic Abuse
We hope that you will join us for this 7-week group for women. Over the course of 7-weeks we will delve into the mindset of a narcissist, including common traits, forms of abuse and how to heal from them to ...
Hosted by Johnathon Fortune
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Grande Prairie, AB T8V
We hope that you will join us for this 7-week group for women. Over the course of 7-weeks we will delve into the mindset of a narcissist, including common traits, forms of abuse and how to heal from them to ...
McAtee Family Psychology
McAtee Psychology provides specialized therapy & assessment services to children & adolescents, couples, and adults. Our approach is based on our experiences as teachers, coaches, and clinicians. Our initial appointment includes an assessment of your presenting concerns/problems and your goals ...
Hosted by Ally Venturo
Registered Provisional Psychologist, BA, MACP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Calgary, AB T2Z
McAtee Psychology provides specialized therapy & assessment services to children & adolescents, couples, and adults. Our approach is based on our experiences as teachers, coaches, and clinicians. Our initial appointment includes an assessment of your presenting concerns/problems and your goals ...
Anxiety/Depression Support Group
This is an online weekly therapeutic support group for individuals who struggle with issues of anxiety/depression; or for people who support loved ones who face these challenges. This support group is offered to participants for FREE as a result of ...
Hosted by Kim Silverthorn
Counsellor, BA, RPC, MPCC, CT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Beaumont, AB T4X
This is an online weekly therapeutic support group for individuals who struggle with issues of anxiety/depression; or for people who support loved ones who face these challenges. This support group is offered to participants for FREE as a result of ...
Erin Witty
Erin Witty will be offering in-person group sessions in person 1-1 sessions for children teens and adults call 780-524-5022 to see how we can help!
Hosted by Greenview Counselling Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Valleyview, AB T0H
Erin Witty will be offering in-person group sessions in person 1-1 sessions for children teens and adults call 780-524-5022 to see how we can help!
Spouses of Pornography & Sexual Addicts
Are you the spouse of someone who struggles with pornography or sexual addiction? Do you experience grief and loss because of the addiction? Do you feel alone and would like to be in a safe environment with others who understand? ...
Are you the spouse of someone who struggles with pornography or sexual addiction? Do you experience grief and loss because of the addiction? Do you feel alone and would like to be in a safe environment with others who understand? ...
DBT Skills Group (12 weeks) Online
DBT Skills Group enables you to access the transformative knowledge and skills of Dialectical Behavior Therapy in a safe and supportive group setting. We’ll focus less on talk therapy, more on the practical how-to of managing your thoughts and emotions ...
DBT Skills Group enables you to access the transformative knowledge and skills of Dialectical Behavior Therapy in a safe and supportive group setting. We’ll focus less on talk therapy, more on the practical how-to of managing your thoughts and emotions ...
Art & Meditation Group
This 4 week series uses therapeutic Art Making and Meditation to Support Overall Wellbeing by accessing deeper awareness of who we are and build inner strength for resilience during times of stress. Facilitated by Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, Somatic Practitioner, Kundalini ...
Hosted by Centre of the HeART Art & Somatic Therapy
Art Therapist, RCAT, RTC, CT, DKATI
Verified Verified
Group meets in Calgary, AB T3G
This 4 week series uses therapeutic Art Making and Meditation to Support Overall Wellbeing by accessing deeper awareness of who we are and build inner strength for resilience during times of stress. Facilitated by Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, Somatic Practitioner, Kundalini ...
10-Week Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Group
Our 10-week Ketamine-assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) Group combines medically supervised ketamine dosing with an integrated group psychotherapy program and community-based care. Group KAP sessions can address individual treatment-related goals and personal challenges while also building community through shared experiences, vicarious learning, ...
Hosted by Dr. Kevin O. St. Arnaud
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5N
Our 10-week Ketamine-assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) Group combines medically supervised ketamine dosing with an integrated group psychotherapy program and community-based care. Group KAP sessions can address individual treatment-related goals and personal challenges while also building community through shared experiences, vicarious learning, ...
Recovery from Addiction
This is an ongoing recovery program for people who are working at maintaining life without addictions (alcohol, drugs, gambling and sex). This group meets once a week for 1.5 hours. The group format is driven by members sharing their current ...
This is an ongoing recovery program for people who are working at maintaining life without addictions (alcohol, drugs, gambling and sex). This group meets once a week for 1.5 hours. The group format is driven by members sharing their current ...
Team Sport Psych Session
If your sports team would like to learn vital performance and mental training tools for their season, email me at mat@mindbuffs.com for more information on content and pricing.
If your sports team would like to learn vital performance and mental training tools for their season, email me at mat@mindbuffs.com for more information on content and pricing.
Adult CBT
8-week Adult Cognitive Behavioral Therapy group teaching a variety of strategies for reducing or eliminating anxiety. Cost is $60/session Mondays 6:30-8:00pm
8-week Adult Cognitive Behavioral Therapy group teaching a variety of strategies for reducing or eliminating anxiety. Cost is $60/session Mondays 6:30-8:00pm
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Skills Group
This is a 15-week open psycho-educational group intended to teach participants a variety of coping strategies in the areas of mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness to assist them in emotional and behavioural management.
Hosted by Inspired Minds Wellness Centre
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Calgary, AB T2R
This is a 15-week open psycho-educational group intended to teach participants a variety of coping strategies in the areas of mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness to assist them in emotional and behavioural management.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Alberta?
Search for nearby support groups by inputting your city, postal code, or the name of the group into the search bar. From there, you can filter to find a group that suits your needs, whether you are looking for support for a teenager, a group that focuses on a specific issue, such as depression, or a particular program type, such as one geared toward developing social skills. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or postal code into the search bar.
How does group therapy work?
Therapy groups are led by one or more therapists and serve to help people process their experiences and learn from others who understand their challenges firsthand. They can be based on a specific issue, such as addiction, grief, physical illnesses, parenting, and caregiving. They can involve a specific type of program or therapy, such as a social skills group or CBT group. They can also be specific to a particular population or community, such as teens or LGBTQ.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
What are the benefits of group therapy?
Support groups help connect people with shared challenges or physical and mental health conditions. In a group setting, participants can receive support and feedback from peers and can acquire new skills, strategies and perspectives by listening to one another. Discussing your experience with someone who also has a cancer diagnosis, or whose son also struggles with addiction, for example, can help you feel less alone, reduce distress, find empathy and connection, and learn practical or medical information that has helped others. Group therapy can also be a more affordable option than individual therapy and just as effective.
Is group therapy as effective as individual therapy?
Support groups can be deeply valuable for both emotional support and/or treatment outcomes. It’s difficult to make a blanket statement on efficacy due to the many different types of support groups and conditions treated, but group therapy has been found to be just as effective as individual therapy in establishing long-term abstinence for conditions such as substance abuse, addiction and alcohol abuse.
How much does group therapy cost?
Group counselling is typically less expensive than individual counselling, with each session costing on average about $90 to $100. Meanwhile, individual therapy sessions can run anywhere from $100 to $200. It is possible to find low-cost group therapy options and many therapists offer group sessions free of charge.
Does insurance cover group therapy?
If you have private insurance, your plan may cover some if not all of your group therapy sessions. You should contact your insurance provider to determine if they provide coverage for group therapy sessions and to determine what, if any, requirements they might have in order for your sessions to be covered, such as a referral from your GP or medical specialist.
How long does group therapy last?
The length of a support group session is often one hour but can fall anywhere between 45 minutes and two hours. The amount of time that people remain in a support group varies based on their specific needs and goals and the type of therapy. Some individuals may seek a shorter-term group, such as a bereavement group, that may last between six and 20 weeks. Some may seek a longer-term group that lasts for a year or indefinitely.
What are the limitations of support groups?
Support groups have many benefits, but there are a few limitations as well. Support groups do not constitute formal therapeutic or medical treatment, and are not run by licensed mental health professionals, so some people may opt for group therapy or individual therapy instead. Additionally, support groups can depend on the other participants, so a disruptive individual has the potential to mar the group dynamic, and the anecdotal information shared may sometimes be unhelpful or inaccurate. Because it is a group setting, confidentiality can be more difficult to guard and participants receive less personalized attention than they would in an individual therapy session.